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local-dev

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SmitheryGeneralby comet-ml

Local development environment setup and commands. Use when helping with dev server, Docker, or local testing.

First seen 5/24/2026

Summary

This skill streamlines local development by providing commands for setting up dev servers, managing Docker containers, and running tests.

  • It helps developers quickly bootstrap environments and troubleshoot common local setup issues without leaving the terminal.

Install & Usage

1
Open your MCP config
~/.claude.json
2
Add the server config

Add the configuration to "mcpServers": { "local-dev": { "command": "...", "args": [] } }

3
Restart Claude Code
/mcp

Use Cases

Start a local development server with hot reload for a Node.js project.
Build and run Docker containers for a multi-service application.
Execute unit tests and view results in the terminal.
Reset a local database and seed it with test data.
Debug environment variable misconfigurations in a local setup.
Spin up a local PostgreSQL instance via Docker for development.

Usage Examples

1

/local-dev start server --port 3000

2

/local-dev docker compose up --build

3

/local-dev run tests --coverage

View source on GitHub
testingdevopsproductivity

Security Audits

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is local-dev?

This skill streamlines local development by providing commands for setting up dev servers, managing Docker containers, and running tests. It helps developers quickly bootstrap environments and troubleshoot common local setup issues without leaving the terminal.

How to install local-dev?

To install local-dev: open your mcp config (~/.claude.json), then add the config to "mcpServers": { "local-dev": { "command": "...", "args": [] } }. Finally, /mcp in Claude Code.

What is local-dev best for?

local-dev is a mcp categorized under General. It is designed for: testing, devops, productivity. Created by comet-ml.

What can I use local-dev for?

local-dev is useful for: Start a local development server with hot reload for a Node.js project.; Build and run Docker containers for a multi-service application.; Execute unit tests and view results in the terminal.; Reset a local database and seed it with test data.; Debug environment variable misconfigurations in a local setup.; Spin up a local PostgreSQL instance via Docker for development..